1. 9th Grade Parent Meeting October 4th, 2018
Manhasset High School
9th Grade Parent Meeting
October 4th, 2018

2. Agenda Steve Panzik (Head Crew Coach)
Counseling Department Presentation
Breakout Sessions with your child’s
counselor: Parent Guide
Q & A

3. Bach Harrison Survey Response January 2017
Manhasset’s reported drinking among 10th and 12th graders for Binge Drinking (pink) and Past 30 day drinking (red) are 2 and 3 times the national levels, putting them at competitive disadvantage in college.

4. CASA Upcoming Programs
Ending the Silence: Mental Health Awareness for Parents
Wednesday, October 10th at 10:45am
Manhasset Public Library
Parenting Teens: Navigating A More Conscious Approach
Wednesday, October 17th at 7:00pm
Coffee in the Café: Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
(soon to be in theaters played by Steve Carrell)
Monday October 22nd at 10:30am
Manhasset Public Library,
Taylor’s Message by Chris and Kathi Sullivan
Thursday, October 25, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Manhasset High School
Kathi shares her daughter’s story of Homecoming celebration ending in tragedy.  Chris Sullivan, cousin of a Manhasset parent, was a New England Patriot and super bowl winner who lost his health to addiction.  They encourage students to make good decisions. Please attend with your child.

5. WelcomeParents Class of 2022
* Counselors
Mrs. Marcy Fogel A-Da
Mrs. Jennifer Landman De-Ho
Mrs. Lori Margulies Hs-L
Mrs. Kristen Ruthkowski M-Papa
Ms. Kimberly Cosenza Papp-Sm
Mrs. Danielle Cerulli So-Z
Ms.

6. Purpose of the Counseling Program. Goal
To provide you with an overview
of the Counseling Program.
Goal
To assist you in helping your child with the planning that becomes necessary as he/she moves from year to year.

7. At the Beginning Class of 2022
* 258 students
* No two students are alike.
* Each student will develop at his/her own pace.

8. In The End Class of 2022 * Each student will develop a personal plan.
* 95% will leave Manhasset to pursue
further education.
* Each student will leave his/her own mark
(personal, academics, athletics, clubs,
service to the school or local community)

9. In Between
Growth
* Academic
* Social
* Personal

10. In Between
Stress and Stressors
* Academic
* Social
* Personal

11. Stress
We have seen a significant increase in the number of students who are exhibiting significant signs of stress and anxiety. #1 Issue: Academics (external and internally imposed)

12. Academics “It Counts” (and we all know what they mean by that)
Increased: coursework
parent expectations
personal expectations
teacher expectations
awareness of competition
among peers

13. Looking Ahead BIG issue. * Will I get into College?
Students begin thinking about the
BIG issue.
* Will I get into College?
* Will I get in to a “good” college?

14. *The Big Answer
* Yes
(Don’t you feel better?)

15. Social/Emotional Issues
* Balancing activities
* Maintaining friendships
* Shifting friendships
* Making the team/getting the part
* Bullying….less of but still an issue.
* Social Networks(Instagram, Snap-chat,
Twitter, Face Book)
* Feeling connected/Feeling left out
* Peer Pressure-----Very Real Issue of
alcohol and drugs

16. Personal Issues * Relationships (family and friends) * Family issues
* Self-esteem
* Self-awareness
* Self-advocacy

17. * Please focus on the here and now.
Class of 2022
Our Recommendations:
* Please focus on the here and now.
* Please don’t define your child or allow them to define
themselves by their grades alone.
* Encourage your child to begin identifying one or two
serious interests and look for opportunities to
develop them.
* Looking and thinking ahead, please think broadly about
post-secondary opportunities that lie ahead for
your children. There are so many of them.

18. For Now: Get Off to a Good Start
Being organized: The Planner
Understanding school policies
- attendance
- code of conduct
- academic integrity
Understanding individual teacher policies
- homework
- grading
Managing and balancing personal time

19. Parent Role How you can help: - Maintain/establish policies at
home regarding homework, use of
the computer, phone, games, etc.
- Help with organizational skills
- Monitor time management skills
- Be observant, be aware of the signs
of stress
- Help them develop “coping” skills (enclosed
article)
- Resist the temptation to solve every issue
- Trust your instincts if you think something
is wrong
- Reach out….to us!

20. Stay Connected Schedule Appointments with your child:
- Set aside an agreed upon time
to catch up and/or discuss
academic progress/activities
- Create an agenda
- Expect input

21. The Benefits
Students are trying to be more independent. This approach might allow them to feel they have “room” to develop.
Expecting input allows the student to know that he/she is responsible for his/her behavior, actions, etc.
Can prevent student perception of the “my parents are always nagging me” syndrome

22. Class of 2022
* 258 students * 258 different pathways through high school and beyond. It is most important that we all recognize and support each student’s individuality and promise.

23. Meet Your Counselor A Look Ahead: The Parent Guide
Danielle Cerulli Room 216
Kimberly Cosenza HS Media Center
Marcy Fogel MS Media Center
Jennifer Landman Cafeteria
Lori Margulies Auditorium
Kristen Ruthkowski New Cafeteria Section